New Talent

Getting Cold Out There

Thanks for the new winter coat grandma!

Thanks Grammy

These pictures were taken a couple weeks ago on a trip to the park with Grammy, Aunt Megan and cousins Livi and Camryn. It was Griffin's first time swinging and sliding. Thanks for the help Livi :)

For Aunt Shell

Griffin officially has camera shyness. Every time I get out the video camera to capture him laughing, talking, playing, etc. he automatically stops what he's doing.

Merry Early Christmas!

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Camryn on the left, serious Griffin in the middle and Livi on the right.

Riding the Horsie

Although he tried to jump for the first five minutes, he eventually got the hang of it and started rocking. The smiles tell all!

Sleeping

Griffin must sleep with his hands under his head because for the last few days I have found him with hand marks on his forehead after his naps.

Update

Is this what it feels like to sleep through the night without having to get up every couple hours??? Griffin went to bed last night and slept from 8 PM 'till almost 7 AM without more than a couple whimpers and moans here and there. We are little scared to be excited as that seems awful quick to go from terrible sleeper to wonderful sleeper, but we will take it! He has also been putting himself to sleep for naps. Everyone is just a little bit happier today :)

The Hardest Thing I Have Ever Done...

Last night, Scott and I decided we would let Griffin cry every time he woke up in the middle of the night. Neither of us have gotten a full night's sleep in over 6 months, as baby G gets up at least 2-4 times a night, requiring attention or feedings that last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. We put Griffin to bed at 8, he got up at 11:45 and cried for 20 minutes... not so bad. Then he got up at 12:45 and (no exaggerations here) cried for an hour and 25 minutes. After 45 minutes I started crying too. When he got up in the morning Scott and I both ran in and were greeted by this smile, thank God. I hope this doesn't keep up for more than a couple nights. It really tests every bit of strength in me.

I had a hard time with this one...

For some reason seeing Griffin drink from a cup from the first time really threw me off. Watching him roll over, sit up and "talk" didn't seem to mean he was growing up as much as drinking from a regular cup.

First "big boy" bath

The entire bath was spent splashing and then choking on the water he splashed in his face...but he loved it!

Dad's 28th birthday celebration

Here are some pictures of Scott's 28th birthday celebration. Griffin loved playing with his two cousins Olivia (almost 2) and Camryn (2 months). In the picture with the computer, Livi and Griffin are intently watching Dora.

Happy 6 Month Birthday Griffin!

It seems like just yesterday we brought him home from the hospital...

Shrieking in delight

Now every time Griffin sees Lucy he shrieks in delight. You can also see in this video how well he is sitting on his own. Another new thing is lifting his arms to be picked up...pretty cute.

First Election

Griffin helped his mom wait in line yesterday for an hour to vote. The election official said he did such a good job that she gave him a sticker too!

Couple more Halloween pics...

Griffin with his two friends, Maya on the left and Ruth on the right, on Halloween night.

Excited, mom? I'm dancing!

I think its time to enroll this child in a music class.